March Was An Action Month

Here we are at the beginning of April already and for the first time since I started this challenge 4 years ago, I’m actually late with a Changing Seasons post.

It’s been a busy March.

Usually by the end of a typical March I’m feeling a sense of relief that this long dreary month is finally over, but this year it seems to have flown past.

Rouge Park

After being cooped up for so many weeks this winter due to snow and ice, it was glorious to be outdoors again. Most of the trails were still quite treacherous but where I could walk, I did.

Late afternoon shadows at Rouge Park

This winter we had SO. MUCH. SNOW and this month it’s been nothing less than a miracle at how quickly all that cold white stuff has melted away.

One day the rocks along the shore were covered in ice, and a few days later they were bare.

Spending time outdoors has certainly been a big theme of this month, but so has time with friends.

I was back visiting my friend, Cathy, at her stables. Last year I introduced you to her newest little mini-horse, Pippin. She is now just shy of her first birthday, as tall as her mother, and a delightful little pony.

In my opinion, this is the overriding theme of every spring – birth, rebirth, and the exuberance of youth. Even those of us who are a little long in the tooth feel the arrival of spring with an increase in energy.

I love Pippin’s striking blue eyes.

It was pure fun watching Pippin chasing the dogs as she barrelled up and down the icy trail without any sense of fear of falling. We, on the other hand, braced ourselves for the occasion hip-check that occurred as she pranced by with wild abandon.

Chowing down on any little bits of greenery that could be found on this early spring terrain.

This month I was also back at Aerial Yoga with Lynn from Life After 50. I can easily see making this a regular part of what I call a routine. Stretching will never be something I love to do, but it feels so good.

Notes of inspiration on the window leading up to the yoga studio

Bowmanville Creek

The month ended with torrential rains that eventually turned to snow, but it did not hamper my end-of-the-month plans with Deb from The Widow Badass. She has written about our weekend adventures here.

Let’s just say there will be more posts ahead about this weekend together!

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Changing Seasons is a monthly photo challenge hosted this year by Su Leslie at Zimmerbitch.